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31 years after independence, Namibians aren’t in a festive mood
Namibians celebrated when the southern African nation gained independence on 21 March 1990. Henning Melber explains why Namibians are not in a festive mood as they mark 31 years…
Vote tests Swapo’s dominance
The elections come during a three-year recession, high unemployment, inequality and a fishing scandal
The enduring appeal of liberation movements
Liberation movements attracted more than half of the popular vote in their most recent parliamentary elections in many African countries
Namibian elections: The sands are shifting – slowly
Namibia’s political stability so far has been vested in the dominance of Swapo. Those opposing its control face an uphill battle
Who’s who in Namibia’s presidential elections?
Namibia votes in a general election on Wednesday. Here are the four frontrunners
Namibia tightens screws on media ahead of polls
The cancellation of a popular phone-in show on Namibia’s national broadcaster has raised fears that the ruling party is clamping down on media freedom
Zuma to lead ANC delegation to Namibia
African National Congress president Jacob Zuma is to lead an ANC delegation to Namibia for fraternal talks with Swapo.